Junior Buyer

**Job Title: Junior Buyer

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**Position Summary

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive team member to support the buying team in product selection, vendor management, inventory coordination. This role plays a key part in maintaining supply chain efficiency by managing purchase orders, coordinating inbound and outbound freight, and assisting in inventory setup and replenishment.

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**Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

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• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

• Assist in selecting products and sourcing vendors based on cost, quality and lead times.

• Prepare and issue purchase orders (POs) and monitor order confirmations and changes.

• Track vendor Performances, pricing trends and delivery times.

• Arrange inbound and outbound freight (LTL, FTL, sprinter vans as needed) with carriers.

• Loading and unloading materials from trucks, pallets, and storage areas. Including checking shipments, ensuring proper product handling and following safety protocols throughout the loading/unloading process.

• Track shipments and mange freight documentation (BOLs, packing lists, etc.)

• Communicate delays or changes to onsite or shop personnel.

• Monitor/maintain inventory levels of consumables and tooling.

• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

• Support other areas of the shop as needed.

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**Position Requirements:

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• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Excel and comfort with data analysis.

• Ability to foresee changes relevant to area of responsibility.

• Ability to organize work assignments to ensure efficient operations within the area.

• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to achieve intended objective.

• Good organizational skills.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time in environments that require frequent bending, reaching and lifting.

• Understanding of safety in a manufacturing environment.

You should be proficient in:

• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Excel

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